U.S. stocks close higher as data show growth, low inflation

NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- U.S. stocks closed higher on Tuesday after data showed service-sector growth improving in November, while inflation was weaker than expected in the third quarter, fueling hopes of a soft landing for the U.S. economy. See full story.

Ready to deal? Shoppers wait for holiday discounts

CHICAGO (MarketWatch) -- As the holiday-shopping games begin, it seems that the age-old favorite Waiting Game is in full effect this year. See full story.

Toll CEO's remarks stoke builder stocks before industry gathering

BOSTON (MarketWatch) -- Toll Brothers Chief Executive Robert Toll's comments Tuesday that some of the luxury home builder's markets appear to be "dancing on the bottom" provided a lift for the battered sector's shares a day before a big industry conference. See full story.

As U.S. Air pursues Delta, JetBlue says it'll benefit either way

NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- No matter what comes of the hostile bid for Delta Air Lines Inc. by U.S. Airways Group, the result should be positive for the much smaller, low-cost carrier JetBlue Airways Corp., the chief executive of the New York-based airline said Tuesday. See full story.

Economic Report: U.S. unit-labor costs show less inflationary pressure building

WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) -- Inflationary pressures stemming from higher wages are not building as fast as previously thought, Labor Department data released Tuesday show. See full story.

Herb Greenberg: The twists and turns of Medis

SAN DIEGO (MarketWatch) -- A little over a month or so ago I called Medis Technologies CEO Robert Lifton to discuss his company, which has a market value of $632 million, no profits and no sales. See full story.

A few sparks hope to ignite rebuilding of New Orleans homes

NEW ORLEANS (MarketWatch) -- The spray-paint shorthand reveals when the residence was checked and if deceased inhabitants were found within the walls, while other missives on a home's exterior are less cryptic: "cats under house," "dog under porch." See full story.

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